Scannx Overhead Scanner 2500
The Robust and Affordable Overhead Library Book Scanner
The ScannX Overhead Scanner 2500 is a powerful, affordable overhead book scanner designed specifically for libraries, academic institutions, and archives seeking an easy-to-use and reliable book digitization solution. Engineered to simplify the scanning process, this advanced overhead scanner allows users to capture high-quality images with a simple turn of the page.
Each scan automatically straightens, orients, crops, splits, and flattens pages, eliminating the need for manual editing or post-processing. Fingers, shadows, and curved pages are removed automatically, ensuring clean, professional results every time. The result is a robust yet budget-friendly library book scanning solution that consistently delivers clear, accurate digital images.
Despite its advanced image processing capabilities, the ScannX Overhead Scanner 2500 is remarkably user-friendly. Its intuitive design makes it ideal for a wide range of library environments, including patron self-service scanning, student use, interlibrary loan (ILL) workflows, and course reserves digitization. Minimal training is required, making it accessible for both staff and first-time users.
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Simple, Reliable Overhead Scanning for Everyday Use
The ScannX Overhead Scanner 4800V is designed for libraries and archives that require greater precision, flexibility, and throughput. Ideal for reference areas, digitization rooms, and shared workspaces, it enables efficient scanning of bound volumes, fragile materials, and oversized documents with minimal handling.
With enhanced imaging performance and intuitive operation, the 4800V supports both high-volume projects and specialized preservation work. Its thoughtful design helps streamline workflows while delivering consistently sharp, accurate results—making it a reliable solution for institutions focused on access, quality, and long-term collection care.
Key Features
- Optical resolution of 330 DPI, with interpolation up to 600 DPI
- Ultra-fast scans in 3 seconds per page, with no pre-scan require
- Advanced page-flattening algorithms that transform pixels from a 3D, curved surface to a completely flat undistorted image
- Innovative ThumbErase™ automatic digital thumb removal technology for exceptional results
- Integrated GlareFree™ side lighting delivers blotch-free scans of glossy documents\
- ABBYY FineReader technology for unmatched OCR accuracy, with automatic conversion to searchable PDF, Word (.docx) and MP3 file formats with support for over 200+ languages\
- Output formats: PDF, Searchable PDF, PDF/a-1a and PDF/a-1b, JPEG, single / multi page TIFF, PNG, MP3, and Word (.docx)
- Accessibility tools for the visually impaired, including audio narration, text magnifier, high contrast, and scan time readback
- Image editing tools: Zoom, crop, rotate, split horizontal vertical, fit-to-page, page re-order and image optimization
- Localization language support in English, French, Italian,, Russian, German, and Spanish
- Integrates with coin, bill, and credit card devices for cost recovery; add-on options for faxing, handwriting recognition, and text translation with support for over 120+ languages
- Advanced security with CAS, 2-factor authentication and LDAP options
- U.S. based support team with permission based remote access to diagnose system issues quickly and accurately
- Maximum scanning area. Documents: 18.89 x 14.17 in per page
- Maximum scanning area. Books: 17” x11
- Security stand included to protect the scanner when used in public settings
Integrated OCR
ScannX Overhead Book Scanners are integrated with the ABBYY FineReader Engine for unmatched accuracy. ABBYY’s multi-lingual document recognition engine automatically detects English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish languages. Customers may upgrade to the company’s OCR pack which can detect 200+ languages.
Security Stand
The Overhead Scanner 2500 ships with a custom security stand manufactured by ScannX to protect the scanner from theft in high traffic areas. It is easily installed in minutes, fits the scanner perfectly, and can be attached to a table for further protection.
Accessibility
ScannX designs its products with accessibility built-in from the ground up. The touchscreen interface is designed for ultimate ease-of-use and includes contrast and magnifying tools for the visually impaired. Audio narration is built in. And the selection of scan controls includes a simple touch on the display, a desktop button for the hand, or a foot pedal to keep the hands free. We also offer a 48” x 30” height adjustable table to meet additional ADA compliant requirements.
Keep Your Library Green
The system also helps you meet your environmental goals by allowing your scans to be sent to or stored on a variety of media, rather than printing. The Book ScanCenter Standard Edition software includes output to email, Google Drive, mobile devices, network, print, USB drive, and Wēpa. Add-on options include Article Exchange, Box, Dropbox, fax, ILLiad, Odyssey, Office 365, OneDrive, print from cloud or USB drive, print from mobile device, Tipasa, and WorldShare ILL. Translation into multiple languages is also available.
Scannalytics®
Scannalytics tracks usage statistics, enables features remotely, and distributes updates. IT and Accounting departments can use these reports to manage and optimize asset utilization and department chargeback fees.
Supported Billing Systems
The Overhead Scanner 2500 supports ITC and Jamex coin and debit/credit card systems. It also works with leading print management vending systems including Pharos, EnvisionWare, and P-Counter. ScannX systems also support card systems from Blackboard and CBORD.
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